D22369 0 #1 January 19, 2006 Subject: : NEW PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION This is probably the best e-mail I've seen in a long, long time. The following has been attributed to State Representative Mitchell Aye from GA. This guy should run for President one day... "We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional, and other liberal bed-wetters. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights." ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing anything. ARTICLE II: You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of idiots, and probably always will be. ARTICLE III: You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful, do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy. ARTICLE IV: You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes. (This one is my pet peeve...get an education and go to work....don't expect everyone else to take care of you!) ARTICLE V: You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care. ARTICLE VI: You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you fry in the electric chair. ARTICLE VII: You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure. ARTICLE VIII: You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful. (AMEN!) ARTICLE IX: You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill of Rights. ARTICLE X: This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you are from, English is our language. Learn it or go back to wherever you came from! (lastly....) ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!!They say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 January 19, 2006 I have seen this many time over the last 8/9 years. It has sometruths to it and it has some pretty angry feelings behind it too, I imagine.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #3 January 19, 2006 But it's so mean! I should be able to whine when I don't get my way, get free things, and have everything done for me! And why should I have to speak English or live with In God We Trust...I mean, shouldn't the US heritage and govt just adapt to what I want? I don't see why not! WHINE WHINE WHINE... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #4 January 19, 2006 QuoteBut it's so mean! I should be able to whine when I don't get my way, get free things, and have everything done for me! And why should I have to speak English or live with In God We Trust...I mean, shouldn't the US heritage and govt just adapt to what I want? I don't see why not! WHINE WHINE WHINE... Whine all you want... I have the right to not listen to your whiningThe only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ViperPilot 0 #5 January 19, 2006 But no, you have to listen to me! Since you don't agree with me, you're an idiot and that's all there is to it! I'm superior and my way is the right way...everyone hurry up and give me free food, money, housing, healthcare, and while you're at it, rub my feet! (commencement of further whining). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #6 January 19, 2006 QuoteBut no, you have to listen to me! Since you don't agree with me, you're an idiot and that's all there is to it! I'm superior and my way is the right way...everyone hurry up and give me free food, money, housing, healthcare, and while you're at it, rub my feet! (commencement of further whining). Back to your cave before the sun comes up and turns you to stone....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #7 January 19, 2006 It's fine, except for the religious bullshit at the end. It's not hard to find quotes by the founding fathers that absolutely demonstrate that they loathed religion and its effects on society. --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #8 January 19, 2006 It's fine, except for the religious bullshit at the end. *** most religions would be fine if the "faithfull" would actually live by the tenants they preach.... in my humble opinion.... and I am not the most religious person on the planet by any means.... I just thought it was a neat email I recieved, in the times where people seek to take away our rights to say "merry christmas"... simply because they dont like it.... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #9 January 19, 2006 Quote It's fine, except for the religious bullshit at the end. And Article X. We don't have a national language. That is just the way it is. Does it help to speak English? Yes. Is it required? No.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #10 January 19, 2006 QuoteQuote It's fine, except for the religious bullshit at the end. And Article X. We don't have a national language. That is just the way it is. Does it help to speak English? Yes. Is it required? No. English is our language. The US people should not be required to spend tax dollars making sure government offices and schools are bi-lingual. I am NOT saying that other languages should be banned."America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #11 January 19, 2006 No, English is NOT our language. Once again, we don't have a national language. That being said, I don't think we should cater to every language in school either..but if a large portion of the population in an area speaks Spanish, it should probably be taught. Of course, I am more and more leaning against public schools anyway,so.....Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #12 January 19, 2006 QuoteNo, English is NOT our language. Once again, we don't have a national language. That being said, I don't think we should cater to every language in school either..but if a large portion of the population in an area speaks Spanish, it should probably be taught. Of course, I am more and more leaning against public schools anyway,so..... You are correct and I am not saying we have a national language (but there should be so we do not spend tax dollars catering to every group that comes here) ......and you and I are leaning the same way on public schools too!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #13 January 19, 2006 Quote The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, and if you are uncomfortable with it, TOUGH!!!! No it wasn't/isn't. It was enacted in 1954 as part of the Mcarthy era bullshit that nearly all right thinking idividuals now despise. Get used to it and do a little fact checking before your next post.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,073 #14 January 19, 2006 I think with a few edits this could be a decent document! ------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE X: Most people here speak English. We don't care what you speak, but if you don't speak English, it's going to be harder for you to communicate with other people here. This is YOUR fault; don't expect remedies in the form of translators and multilingual signs wherever you go (although we'll often try to help out with that if we can!) If it's still bothersome, we provide some very cheap English classes in local community colleges. ARTICLE XI: You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief that anyone can worship any God they choose. You can believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase UNDER GOD was added to the Pledge in the 1950's by some very scared people; don't read too much into it. You'll see references to God on occasion, but by and large they don't interfere with religious freedom here in the US. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,541 #15 January 19, 2006 Actually, "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. "in God we trust" was added to coins after the Civil War (from the US Treasury website)QuoteThe motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. and to bills in 1957.Quotefirst paper currency bearing the motto entered circulation on October 1, 1957 So it wasn't really part of what the founding fathers included. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #16 January 19, 2006 QuoteActually, "under God" was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954. "in God we trust" was added to coins after the Civil War (from the US Treasury website)QuoteThe motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. and to bills in 1957.Quotefirst paper currency bearing the motto entered circulation on October 1, 1957 So it wasn't really part of what the founding fathers included. Wendy W. How much longer will it have to be on our money before it can be considered part of our history and heritage? I'm thinking history takes less time. As an example, the Civil War is undeniably part of our history and arguably part of our heritage. Do you think it would take another 50-100 years to become undeniably part of our heritage? I don't think we should limit heritage to just any event that happened when the country was founded. There has to be some flexibility to add more on the heritage side. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,541 #17 January 19, 2006 My comment was that the founding fathers didn't put it there. Lots of things are part of our heritage, and we discard lots of them. But usually the "in God we trust" etc. is listed as being part of how the country was founded. But the "documentation" of its being on our money isn't part of the country's founding, it's from later. Roe v. Wade, affirmative action, and Medicare are part of our heritage as well I guess. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #18 January 19, 2006 The nationl motto was changed from "E Pluribus Unim" to "In GOd We Trust" , in the same 1954 bill that installed "Under God" in the pledge of allegence. True, the slogan was on printed money in 1865, but it was not installed officially until 1954.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #19 January 20, 2006 Get used to it and do a little fact checking before your next post. *** go back and read through the posts.....you will find where I wrote the following statement. ->>>I just thought it was a neat email I recieved, in the times where people seek to take away our rights to say "merry christmas"... simply because they dont like it.... <<<< you might try reading all the posts before replying. RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #20 January 20, 2006 Quote you might try reading all the posts before replying. Roy Okay, now that is just a SILLY idea.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 4 #21 January 20, 2006 QuoteI think with a few edits this could be a decent document! ------------------------------------------------- ARTICLE X: Most people here speak English. We don't care what you speak, but if you don't speak English, it's going to be harder for you to communicate with other people here. This is YOUR fault; don't expect remedies in the form of translators and multilingual signs wherever you go (although we'll often try to help out with that if we can!) If it's still bothersome, we provide some very cheap English classes in local community colleges. I think this needs more work. We're a melting pot, and in some pockets of the nation, other languages have been around as long as, if not longer than, English. There seem to be many countries in which the residents are generally at least bilingual, and I wonder why we have this idea that it's everyone else's responsibility to learn English, but not ours to learn at least one other language. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #22 January 20, 2006 They originally established that the national language of the USA would be English. It is clearly stated that immigrants to the US must first demonstrate proficiency in the English language before they can become nationalized. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #23 January 20, 2006 QuoteThey originally established that the national language of the USA would be English. It is clearly stated that immigrants to the US must first demonstrate proficiency in the English language before they can become nationalized. Whoa, I just looked that up and found that is true. I wonder why we require it of immigrants but it is not listed as our National Language then? Might as well go the next step. And yet, it may be a requirement, but I know some citizens who can barely speak English. The interview must be pretty damn lenient.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #24 January 20, 2006 Quotebut it is not listed as our National Language then?It's not??? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #25 January 20, 2006 QuoteQuotebut it is not listed as our National Language then?It's not??? No, we have never declared it as such. English is only the de facto language.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
